Are you ready to launch your career in the drilling industry with a company that’s been setting the global standard for over 130 years? Boart Longyear is now hiring Sonic Drillers. Founded in 1890, Boart Longyear is the world’s leading provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and performance tooling for mining and exploration industries. With operations spanning over 40 countries, our name is trusted across the globe for innovation, safety, and results. At Boart Longyear, we’re not just drilling holes — we’re drilling deeper into possibilities. Whether you're working in the field or supporting from behind the scenes, you’re part of a legacy that’s helped shape the mining world for generations.

Hourly Wage:

$39.00-$44.50/hr

This posting is for our various sites across northern Alberta including CNRL, Suncor, Syncrude, Kearl, and Fission.

Job Responsibilities Provides semi-skilled labour intensive assistance across a wide spectrum of drilling operations in an efficient and safe manner. Responsible for general condition and obtaining optimum life out of all site equipment and tools, location of the collar of the hole, ensuring correct alignment with front and back sites, offsets, depth and setting of the drill at the correct angle. May be responsible for the training of new drillers in a safe environment. Performs surveys according to client.

This position is for Sonic Drillers, or:

Geotechnical drillers looking to move to train on sonic drills.

Position Requirements





Driller or driller’s helper experience related to sonic or geotechnical drilling

Ability to work in mining and oil & gas environments including the ability to pass pre-access, post incident, and annual drug and alcohol screening

Class 5 or better drivers license with reasonable drivers abstract (commercial DL is an asset)

Willingnessto work with a wide variety of equipment

Willingness to work long hours outdoors in all conditions

Willingness to work hard, and travel for work

Willingness to perform both shop based and field based work

Willing to learn current advanced geotechnical testing techniques involving sophisticated electronic testing equipment

Positive attitude in the work place.

Position offers

Hourly pay including daily overtime, weekly overtime, and double time

Paid travel and paid training

Additional bonuses and perks

Out of town living allowance

Excellent benefits

Year-round work

Education and Experience Typically requires a High School diploma or GED or equivalent and/or a minimum of 5+ years of directly related experience.

What We Offer

Employer Matched Pension Plan

Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and a Healthcare Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonus Program

A safety-first culture where your well-being is our top priority.

This posting is a standing posting and may or may not reflect current opportunities.

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📌 Sonic Driller (Fort Chipewyan)
🏢 Boart Longyear
📍 Fort Chipewyan